Miriam Heins

HEINS, MIRIAM Ann Arbor, MI Linguist with a Keen Ear For an Accent. Miriam Heins passed away on September 3, 2013. She was born on September 9, 1915 in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of Rose and Hyman Yaskin. She was the widow of the late Professor Emeritus Albert Edward Heins, world-renowned, mathematician who taught and conducted research at the University of Michigan for over 30 years. In addition, she also served as consultant to Mathematical Reviews for many years. Miriam Heins graduated from Rutgers University with a major in music and a minor in French and English Literature. She spoke and read French, German and Italian fluently. She was a professional piano and English teacher and an unwavering student of art history at the University of Michigan, well into her eighties. She was a phenomenal inspiration to her daughter in that she gave her several gifts of life. One of many included teaching her to cook. In addition, she taught her daughter the importance of feeding the soul and spirit, that one is never too old to go to college, travel and pursue your life's dreams and goals. She was a wonderful gourmet cook. Her home was often filled with her grandchildren and their friends who adored her and her wonderful meals. Miriam Heins is survived by her daughter, Ellen Warwick, who resides in Noblesville, IN; two grandchildren, Kelly Martinson-McGinnis of Anderson, IN; Steve Martinson of Bar Harbor, ME; two great-granddaughters, Lauren Marie McGinnis, and Alyssa Nichole McGinnis. In addition, she is survived by her brother-in-law, Professor Emeritus Maurice Heins and his wife, Hadassah of Wayzata, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Heins and her sister, Ethel Heins. Miriam Heins will very much be missed by her family and the many friends she had. Her daughter particularly will miss her mother's words of wisdom, support and love. Miriam Heins will be buried with her husband, Albert Heins, in Ann Arbor's Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Huron Woods - Alzheimer facility, and sent to 5361 McAuley Drive, P.O. Box 995, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0995. Please visit Miriam's personal webpage at www.niefuneralhomes.com to leave a condolence.